Kinaxis Planning Solution Consultant - Consumer Goods

Accenture • Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations practice works with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private equity-backed businesses to improve planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service. The practice combines functional consulting, data, technology, and industry knowledge to help clients reduce costs, optimize capital, improve responsiveness, connect suppliers and customers, and build more sustainable and resilient supply chains.

The Kinaxis Planning Solution Consultant helps clients implement and optimize end-to-end supply chain planning processes in alignment with business objectives. The role supports integrated planning across sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management, with a focus on timely, cost-effective product delivery. It includes contributing to integrated planning strategies and operating models, enabling S&OP plans through sales and operations execution (S&OE), improving planning processes and performance, and using data and digital technology to inform operational decisions. The consultant also leads client workshops and project activities, collaborates with stakeholders, manages and coaches team members, and supports sales origination and thought leadership. Travel may be required and can range from 0 to 100%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working with or on Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) projects.
• Delivery of at least one full-cycle Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) implementation from design through go-live.
• At least 2 years of experience working in one or more of the following industries: Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, or Industrials.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years of work experience; alternatively, an associate degree with a minimum of 6 years of work experience.
• Ability to configure and validate planning solutions under the guidance of a senior delivery team in a structured implementation methodology.
• Foundational knowledge of core supply chain planning concepts and aptitude and curiosity for rapid platform skill development.
• Effective communication skills and early-career client-facing experience in workshops, requirements gathering, or UAT facilitation.
• U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Consumer Goods industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Find solutions to clients’ supply chain and operations integrated planning challenges.
• Advocate leading practices, policies, and procedures for integrated planning.
• Analyze data and compare performance with industry peers to identify and solve challenges.
• Lead workshops to identify ways to improve organizations and processes.
• Determine the methods and procedures to use when completing projects.
• Provide clients with insights to help their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently.
• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that support client growth.
• Use digital technology and analytical tools to help clients improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead medium- to large-sized teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge.
• Manage and coach others while collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Ensure projects help clients meet their key goals.
• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead S&OP planning activities, including demand review, supply review, pre-executive, and executive S&OP reviews.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes involving forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Enable S&OP strategic and tactical plans through S&OE, aligning production schedules, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics with business demand.
• Develop inventory management strategies that optimize inventory across locations while reducing excess stock, stockouts, and working capital investment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce lead times; implement planning and operations best practices and technologies.
• Identify and analyze supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and order accuracy, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Develop governance and operating models across sales, marketing, production, and logistics to integrate business needs and strategies into planning processes.
• Communicate planning performance updates to internal stakeholders and support alignment on goals.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and report supply chain performance to provide insights for senior management decisions.
• Drive a positive impact in the communities where Accenture works and lives.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level